Beau

Meaning of Beau

The name Beau means 'handsome' or 'beautiful' in French. It is typically used to describe a good-looking man.

Beau has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Beau

Beau is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #60 in 2025 from #467 in 2000.

Notable people named Beau

• Beau Bridges
  Veteran American actor
• Beau Biden
  Son of Joe Biden, former Attorney General
• Beau Mirchoff
  American actor (Awkward., The Fosters)
• Beau Knapp
  American actor (The Nice Guys)
• Beau Ryan
  Australian rugby player, TV personality

More French names

Questions about the name Beau

What does the name Beau mean?

Beau means the name beau means 'handsome' or 'beautiful' in french. it is typically used to describe a good-looking man, and it comes from French origins.

Is Beau a boy's or a girl's name?

Beau is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Beau?

In 2025, Beau ranked #60 for boys, up from #69 the year before.

When was Beau most popular?

Beau peaked at #60 in 2025.